Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with macOS 5 Chapter 1: macOS Sonoma 101 (Prerequisites: None) 7 Chapter 2: Desktop and Windows and Menus (Oh My!) 23 Chapter 3: What’s Up, Dock? 43 Chapter 4: Getting to Know Finder and Its Desktop 59 Chapter 5: Getting Fancy with the Desktop and Finder 89 Chapter 6: Setting Your Mac Straight 103 Part 2: Getting Things Done 125 Chapter 7: Opening and Saving Files 127 Chapter 8: Managing Files and Folders the Smart Way 149 Chapter 9: Eight Terrific Time-Saving Tools 159 Chapter 10: Organizing Your Life 189 Chapter 11: Finding Your Way with Maps 211 Chapter 12: Using Stocks, News, Voice Memos, Shortcuts, and Home 225 Part 3: Getting Along with Others 237 Chapter 13: (Inter)Networking 239 Chapter 14: Dealing with People 261 Chapter 15: Communicating with Mail and Messages 271 Chapter 16: Sharing Your Mac with Others 297 Part 4: Making the Most of Your Mac 327 Chapter 17: Mac Machine Music 329 Chapter 18: The Multimedia Mac 343 Chapter 19: Creating Documents and Printing 355 Chapter 20: Features for the Way You Work 375 Chapter 21: Safety First: Backups and Other Security Issues 399 Chapter 22: Troubleshooting macOS 415 Part 5: The Part of Tens 425 Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Improve Your Mac Experience 427 Chapter 24: Ten Utilities That Make Your Life Easier 435 Index 449 

Enjoy the flavors of the latest macOS® vintage The first step to tapping into the vast power of your Mac® computer is getting to know the macOS® operating system. This easy-to-use guide will bring you up to speed with the desktop, Finder, System Settings, and other vital apps. You’ll discover how to keep your files organized, how to network and share your Mac computer, and how to blaze through your work with Mission Control and Stage Manager. You’ll also pick up smart moves and little-known tricks that will make your computing swifter and sweeter. With the help of this book, you’ll never whine about Sonoma! Inside… Navigating the macOS interfaceOrganizing and finding filesPutting widgets on your desktopEnjoying music and videoUsing profiles in the Safari web browserCreating custom web appsSharing passwords and passkeys